Jovan Nikolić (footballer, born 2001)

Jovan Nikolić (born 9 September 2001) is a Botswanan footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for AC Marinhense.

Jovan Nikolić
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-09-09) 9 September 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Gaborone, Botswana
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
AC Marinhense
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
0000–2021 FK Zemun
2022 FK Vinča
2022 FK Crvena zvezda Mali Mokri Lug
2022–2023 FK Sinđelić Beograd
2024– AC Marinhense
International career
Botswana
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

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He was born in 2001 in Botswana. He moved to South Africa as a child.[1]

Club career

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In 2022, he signed for Serbian side FK Sinđelić Beograd. In 2024, he signed for Portuguese side AC Marinhense.

International career

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He is a Botswana international. He played for the Botswana national under-20 football team at the 2019 COSAFA U-20 Cup.[2]

Personal life

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He is of Serbian descent. He can speak four languages.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Jovan Nikolić reprezentativac Bocvane stigao u Srbiju". srbijasport.net.
  2. ^ "Jovan Nikolic ; Young Zebras Goalkeeper Who Dreams Of Playing In Europe Top Leagues". thegazette.news. 21 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Srbin koji brani za Bocvanu: Nije baš da u Africi lavovi". mozzartsport.com.